German braised red cabbage

Method
Prep:15min  ›  Cook:1hr  ›  Ready in:1hr15min 

1. In a large saucepan on medium heat, put half the butter and melt slowly. (Or if you choose the richer variation, add the goose fat and 25g of butter.)
2. Add the shredded red cabbage, apple chunks, sugar and spices. Mix all together and braise for about 10 minutes, while constantly stirring to prevent burning.
3. After add the cider vinegar and water. Simmer for 50 minutes on low to medium heat, stirring occasionally. At the end of cooking time add the remaining butter to give it the glossy shine.

Tip

This recipes tastes actually better if prepared one day in advance. Freezes very well.

Substitution

Also you can add a bit of dark balsamic vinegar, but therefore use less cider vinegar. Or as suggested try to braise with goose fat, rather than just butter. Its delicious! German traditional recipes ask for goose fat and butter.